Remember Kel, the rapper who thrilled
us with hits like 'wa wa alright' and 'you
too fine'?. In this chat with Punch, she
talks about her hiatus from the music
scene.
Read excerpts below..
On her deliberate hiatus
“I am working on other projects
which are all entertainment
related. Although I haven’t
recorded any new song lately, I am
working to release a come-back
album before the year runs out. I
have only stepped aside to take
care of my education and to sort
out pending issues with my former
records label. I want to work on my
music and myself, physically and
mentally. But I am still in touch with
the Nigerian music scene. Also, I am
a brand ambassador for SOULMATE
Industries.”
On her imminent return to the music
scene
“When I eventually return to the
music scene, those who appreciate
my kind of music will still embrace it.
Yes, the industry has changed. So
have people’s motives and
standard for music changed. Some
people have come out with very
amazing music that people are
accepting these days and others
have also come out with very
ridiculous and funny music.
“Some people are also accepting
the industry that has gone down in
some areas. But in terms of
international appeal, a lot of
artistes have bridged that gap
internationally, which is a good
thing. Content wise, the music is
depleted. Thankfully, people are
getting tired of “club songs” with
the same old beats and lyrics.
Competition is something I don’t
focus on. I have never done it and I
never will.”
The fact that the rap music scene in
Nigeria is being run by the male
rappers, with a few female rappers
slowly tagging along, is no longer
news. Save for the likes of Eva,
Sasha P, Muna and Weird MC-who
are yet to hold their own
competition-wise and a crop of
underground acts, it is indeed a
tough call for female rappers.
“Rap will always be a looked down
upon as a music genre in Nigeria.
The truth is that only two percent
of the country’s population really
appreciates rap music for what it is.
Being a female rapper in Nigeria
puts you under so much pressure,
but I won’t be switching genres
when I return. I just want to
release my new album as a
surprise. I am not signed on to any
records label because I run my own
label and won’t be signing on any
artiste for now,” she said.
On maturity and what her absence has
taught her
“I used to read what was written
about me, become saddened and
sometimes cry. But I have moved
on. Now I read and laugh a lot,
shake my head, and sometimes
share jokes with friends. I have
grown wiser and stronger and more
comfortable and honest with who I
am. Experience has taught me a lot
and I have learnt that nobody will
look out for you like you can.
“Right now, I will make music that is
raw and real.. I miss performing on
stage. Some people said I left
because I was broke and started a
family somewhere. But they are all
wrong. I am dedicated to my work
and music for now. I won’t be
releasing a double album because
that will be too much music at once.
Nigerian artistes are doing well
especially on the international
level.”
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